DRAFT Dive Contract PWS- Courses 035 and 259.pdf

DRAFT

Diving Courses Working Diver (035)

Diving Refresher (259) Performance Work Statement

29 August 2025

1. General Information

1.1 Background

1.1.1 The Government provides training courses that are managed through the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Learning Center (ULC) in Huntsville, Alabama.

These courses require technical or specialized information taught by experienced and or certified instructors at Government and contractor facilities or educational institutions to help fulfill the mission goals.

1.1.2 This contract is limited to teaching the fundamentals of diving as used within the Corps of Engineers to include common dive terminology, dive safety requirements, dive physics and charting, dive medicine, performing neurological examinations, dive team member responsibilities, dive supervisor duties and responsibilities dive planning, SCUBA and SSA dive procedures and emergency procedures, Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) and Surface Supplied Air (SSA) equipment, open water diving, underwater communications, SCUBA and SSA equipment maintenance, and rigging and underwater tool usage.

1.1.3 The purpose of these courses is to provide training instruction for working divers and diver refresher training based on 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.410, the current published version of Engineering Regulation (ER) 385-1-86, the current published version of Engineering Manual (EM) 385-1-1, ER385-1-31, current version of US Navy Dive Manual, Association of diving contractors International (ADCI) Consensus Standards, current version of Physician’s Guide to Dive Medicine, and Federal Aviation Administration’s Directory for Aviation Medical Examiners.

1.2 Requirements:

1.2.1 This contract is to provide instruction on the following topics for Course 035, Working Diver:

1.2.1.1 Regulatory requirements

1.2.1.2 Dive planning

1.2.1.3 Inspections

1.2.1.4 Deep Dive

1.2.1.5 Identification and use of Activity Hazard Analysis

1.2.1.6 Dive Preparation

1.2.1.7 Diving Physics/Gas Laws

1.2.1.8 Diving Physiology

1.2.1.9 Diving Psychology and types of Stress

1.2.1.10 Diving Medicine

1.2.1.11 SCUBA Equipment use and operations

1.2.1.12 Surface Supplied Air (SSA) Equipment

1.2.1.13 Diving Support Equipment

1.2.1.14 Decompression actions, equipment, principles, and

associated types of tables

1.2.1.15 Diving Accident Management

1.2.1.16 Dive Operations

1.2.1.16.1 Emergency and rescue procedures

1.2.1.16.2 Salvage and object recovery

1.2.1.16.3 Search Missions

1.2.1.16.4 Underwater construction and repair

1.2.1.16.5 Confined space diving

1.2.1.16.6 Communications

1.2.1.16.7 Underwater diving exercises

1.2.2 The Working Diver Course shall consist of 114 hours (14.25 days) of classroom and open-water instruction with integrated diving and working exercises.

1.2.3 Working Diver (035) course is comprised of 20 students each session. The Government has the right to add up to five additional students through modification at the agreed-upon rate per student.

1.2.4 This contract is to provide instruction on the following topics for Course 259, Dive Refresher:

1.2.4.1 Regulatory requirements

1.2.4.2 Dive planning

1.2.4.3 Inspections

1.2.4.4 Deep Dive

1.2.4.5 Identification and use of Activity Hazard Analysis

1.2.4.6 Dive Preparation

1.2.4.7 Diving Physics/Gas Laws

1.2.4.8 Diving Physiology

1.2.4.9 Diving Psychology and types of Stress

1.2.4.10 Diving Medicine

1.2.4.11 SCUBA Equipment use and operations

1.2.4.12 Surface Supplied Air (SSA) Equipment

1.2.4.13 Diving Support Equipment

1.2.4.14 Decompression actions, equipment, principles, and

associated types of tables

1.2.4.15 Diving Accident Management

1.2.4.16 Diver Supervisor Principles and Practices

1.2.4.17 Dive Operations

1.2.4.17.1 Emergency and rescue procedures

1.2.4.17.2 Salvage and object recovery

1.2.4.17.3 Search Missions

1.2.4.17.4 Underwater construction and repair

1.2.4.17.5 Confined space diving

1.2.4.17.6 Communications

1.2.4.17.7 Underwater diving exercises

1.2.5 The Diving Refresher course shall consist of 74 hours (9.25 days) of classroom, pool, and open water instruction with integrated above and below water diving and working exercises.

1.2.6 Diving Refresher (259) course is comprised of 20 students each session. The Government has the right to add up to five additional students through modification at the agreed-upon rate per student.

1.3 Instructional Systems Design (ISD): The Contractor shall ensure that an acceptable Instructional Systems Design model is followed to develop, update or revise course instructional materials. Training materials should be developed to meet standards based on ULC Pamphlet 350-70 ULC Training Development Guide and TRADOC PAM 350-70-14.

1.4 Period of Performance (POP): The period of performance for this contract is one year from date of award with three one-year option periods.

1.5 Definitions and Abbreviations

1.5.1 CLIN – Contract Line Item Number

1.5.2 COR – Contracting Officer Representative is responsible for quality surveillance.

Contract quality surveillance is the responsibility of the requiring organization

— the organization most familiar with the technical complexities and nuances of the requirement — with assistance from the contracting office. The requiring organization prescribes contract quality requirements that the contracting office includes in contracts. The COR of the requiring organization is designated as the specific authority by the Contracting Officer to conduct contract surveillance as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in order to verify that the contractor is fulfilling contract requirements and to document performance for the contract record. These CORs function as the eyes and ears of the Contracting Officer and are a liaison between the Government and contractor when executing surveillance responsibilities.

1.5.3 Course – A systematic presentation of a group of instructional periods designed to convey one or more related ideas, concepts, or procedures.

1.5.4 Course Content – Written, graphical, and pictorial information provided to students as additional information or explanation presented during an instructional period.

1.5.5 Course Proponent – An action officer responsible for the technical content of a PROSPECT course.

1.5.6 CPARS – Contractor’s Performance Assessment Reporting System.

1.5.7 Dive Station - A centralized location where a dive team operates. The USACE requires dive stations be set-up and in operation to meet the student enrollment. Each dive station will be able to support a dive supervisor, 2 divers, and 2 tenders for surface supplied dive operations. Although not an exhaustive list, each dive station shall include the following: Kirby Morgan Diving Helmet for each diver, 4 wire communications, umbilical’s for each diver, diving harness (with 30 cubic foot bail out bottle) for each diver, stopwatch, record keeping material, first aid kits, backboards, O2 units, and appropriate PPE as identified through worksite hazard evaluations.

1.5.8 Develop – To create new training materials such as learning objectives, student manuals, test questions, quizzes, etc., where they did not exist before.

1.5.9 Duty - A group of homogeneous tasks related by similarity of functions.

1.5.10 FFP – Firm Fixed Price.

1.5.11 ILP – Instructor Lesson Plans - ILPs are the instructor’s primary guide for topic sequencing and accomplishments of learning objectives during the conduct of the course.

1.5.12 Instructional Period – The time allocated in a training course dedicated to meeting a student learning objective.

1.5.13 Instructional Systems Specialist (ISS) – Personnel assigned responsibility to oversee/manage courses in accordance with this regulation.

1.5.14 Job - A group of related duties.

1.5.15 KO – Contracting Officer

1.5.16 Learning Objective – The stated measurable behavioral change that is expected from the student as a result of an instructional period.

1.5.17 Open Water - Diving exercises performed outside of a strict controlled environment (i.e., pool, diving tank). These diving exercises permit the diver to interact in a less controlled environment. Examples include but not restricted to a river, beach, pond, and lakes.

1.5.18 POP – Period of Performance – current year of contract execution, base or Option Period.

1.5.19 PAR - Post Award Review meeting – held at Government’s discretion via teleconference, videoconference, or in person for the Government and Contractor to discuss the expected services/supplies to be delivered, and the due dates for delivery of the submittals of this contract.

1.5.20 Post Test – A test, based on learning objectives, given after a lesson or a period of instruction to determine what the students have learned.

1.5.21 Practical Exercise - The hands-on application of the performance required in learning objectives.

1.5.22 Pre-Test – A test, based on learning objectives, given before a lesson or a period of instruction to determine the student’s current level of knowledge.

1.5.23 PROSPECT – Proponent-Sponsored Engineer Corps Training

1.5.24 Revise – The change of current graphical or written training materials to a different presentation mode.

1.5.25 Schedule of Instruction - (SOI) – a chronological listing of the major subjects and sub-subjects and become the basis for the update of the other course materials.

1.5.26 Task – A unit of a job or activity with a defined beginning and ending place.

1.5.27 Training Support Package – The complete integration of all the information and materials required for successful conduct of training events.

1.5.28 ULC – USACE Learning Center

1.5.29 Update – The correction of outdated graphical or written materials.

1.5.30 USACE – US Army Corps of Engineers

1.5.31 Visual Aids – Supplies, materials, tools, and equipment used by an instructor to present ideas, concepts, or objects during an instructional period.

2. Contractor Requirements and Tasks.

2.1 The Contractor shall provide the students with any necessary off-the-shelf books or reference materials (e-version is preferred) that are necessary to instruct the course, to include the following:

2.1.1 29 CFR 1910.410, Occupational Safety and Health

2.1.2 Engineer Regulation (ER) 385-1-86

2.1.3 Engineer Manual (EM) 385-1-1, Safety & Health Requirements Manual

2.1.4 US Navy Diving Manual (Most current version)

2.1.5 Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) Consensus Standards

2.1.6 Physician’s guide to Diving Medicine (Most current version)

2.1.7 FAA Website Directory for Aviation Medical Examiners

2.2 The Contractor will not use student rosters to contact students concerning products or services that the company offers. The Contractor may provide a website address or handouts to the students that state additional resources the company offers, but this cannot be done using ULC resources or during course contact hours. The Contractor is responsible for securing and disposing of all promotional items at the end of each session. ULC reserves the right to disallow promotional materials in the classroom if materials become distracting to students, or materials are not secured properly.

2.3 The Contractor shall, as a minimum but not limited to, teach the following topics during the Working Diver Course (035):

2.3.1 Summarize Course Orientation Information to support normal training operations, in accordance with course Mission Statement.

2.3.1.1 Summarize the facility layout and your actions in the event of an emergency.

2.3.1.2 Verify required course documentation.

2.3.1.3 Summarize the Working Diver Course structure and schedule.

2.3.1.4 Brief the Safety/Hazard Awareness Notice.

2.3.1.5 Administer Pre-Course Assessment.

2.3.2 Define commonly used dive related terminology.

2.3.3 Demonstrate course safety requirements to support normal training operations, in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR 1910; USACE EM 385-1- 1; and Learning Site Local Policies.

2.3.3.1 Explain the Dive Safety Program requirements included in the following regulations, policies and laws:

- EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual

- ER 385-1-86 USACE Dive Program

- OSHA 1910 – USACE Divers

- ER 385-1-31 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lock-Out/Tag-Out)

- Local District Policies

2.3.4 Implement diving physics and charting to support diving operations and supervision, in accordance with USACE Diving Program ER 385-1-86; US Navy Diving Manual; Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1; and 29 CFR 1910 Subpart T.

2.3.4.1 Describe the gases associated with diving in accordance with the US Navy Diving Manual.

2.3.4.2 Describe the effects of pressure in diving in accordance with the US Navy Diving Manual.

2.3.4.3 Describe the gas laws and the relationship of gases during changes in temperature, volume, and pressure in accordance with the US Navy Diving Manual.

2.3.4.4 Describe the effects of the undersea environment on light, heat, and sound in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual.

2.3.4.5 Describe the limitations for flying after diving in accordance with EM 385-1-1.

2.3.4.6 Chart no decompression dives in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual.

2.3.4.7 Chart repetitive dives in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual.

2.3.5 Summarize Diving Medicine to support diving operations in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual; Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1; and 29 CFR 1910 Subpart T.

2.3.5.1 Describe the causes, symptoms, and treatment for hypoxia in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual

2.3.5.2 Describe the causes, symptoms, and treatment for

hypercapnia in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual

2.3.5.3 Describe the causes, symptoms, and treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual

2.3.5.4 Describe the causes, symptoms, and treatment for

hypothermia in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual

2.3.5.5 Describe the causes, symptoms, and treatment for

barotraumas in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual

2.3.5.6 Describe the cause and treatment for near drowning in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual

2.3.5.7 Describe the causes, symptoms, and treatment for vertigo in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual

2.3.5.8 Describe the causes, symptoms, and treatment for

pulmonary over inflation syndromes in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual

2.3.5.9 Describe the causes, symptoms, and treatment for

decompression sickness in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual

2.3.5.10 Describe the fundamentals of recompression therapy in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual

2.3.5.11 Describe the purpose for performing a neurological

examination in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual

2.3.5.12 Describe the treatment for marine life injuries in

accordance with the US Navy Diving Manual.

2.3.5.13 Describe the treatment for shock in accordance with most current US Navy Diving Manual.

2.3.5.14 Demonstrate proper technique for pulling disabled diver from water.

2.3.5.15 Demonstrate proper procedure for placing disabled diver on back board to be transported.

2.3.5.16 Demonstrate proper Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and/or First Aid procedures to disabled diver.

2.3.5.17 Demonstrate proper oxygen delivery to disabled diver.

2.3.5.18 Complete appropriate form(s) to document incident

resulting in disabled diver.

2.3.6 Perform a neurological examination, without supervision, under normal conditions in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual; Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1; and 29 CFR 1910 Subpart T.

2.3.7 Perform as a USACE diver and team member, with supervision, under normal conditions in accordance with Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385- 1-1; ER 385-1-86; 29 CFR 1910 Subpart T; and the US Navy Diving Manual.

2.3.7.1 Perform as a member assigned to a Surface-Supplied Air diving station in accordance with the US Navy Dive Manual.

2.3.7.2 Perform as a member assigned to a SCUBA diving station in accordance with the US Navy Dive Manual.

2.3.7.3 Perform proper water entries.

2.3.7.4 Describe the requirements for a dive team brief and debrief in accordance with the most current US Navy Dive Manual, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.410, ER 385-1-86, and EM 385-1-1.

2.3.7.5 Describe the actions taken by the Diving supervisor when air diving in-water emergencies are encountered in accordance with the most current US Navy Dive Manual, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.410, ER 385-1-86, and EM 385-1-1.

2.3.7.6 Understand a dive team’s pre-dive and post-dive briefing.

2.3.8 Prepare a Dive Plan, without supervision, in support of diving operations in accordance with Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1; ER 385- 1-86, 29 CFR 1910 Subpart T, and the US Navy Diving Manual.

2.3.8.1 Describe the minimum considerations when planning a

Surface-Supplied Air diving operation.

2.3.8.2 Describe the process for planning diving operations while applying risk management techniques.

2.3.8.3 Describe the risk management process.

2.3.8.4 Implement a Job Hazard Analysis/Job Safety Analysis.

2.3.8.5 Document the dive plan specifics on the USACE Dive Plan.

2.3.8.6 Complete a USACE Dive Log for each diver to document dives completed while in the training environment.

2.3.9 Demonstrate SCUBA diving procedures in support of diving operations in accordance with Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1; ER 385- 1-86; 29 CFR 1910 Subpart T; and the US Navy Diving Manual.

2.3.9.1 Describe restrictions for SCUBA in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual and EM 385-1-1.

2.3.9.2 Describe the required minimum and the operational SCUBA equipment necessary for diving.

2.3.9.3 Describe the SCUBA dive station manning requirements.

2.3.9.4 Describe the procedures for charging high pressure cylinders and associated safety precautions.

2.3.10 Demonstrate SCUBA diving emergency procedures in support of diving operations in accordance with Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385- 1-1; ER 385-1-86; 29 CFR 1910 Subpart T; and the US Navy Diving Manual.

2.3.10.1 Describe the purpose and procedures for emergency

ascents.

2.3.10.2 Describe the procedures for a trapped or injured diver.

2.3.10.3 Describe the procedures for a lost or unconscious diver.

2.3.10.4 Perform SCUBA problem solving.

2.3.11 Demonstrate Surface Supplied Air (SSA) Diving procedures in support of diving operations in accordance with Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385- 1-1; ER 385-1-86; 29 CFR 1910 Subpart T; and the US Navy Diving Manual.

2.3.11.1 Describe the nomenclature, function, and operation of SSA diving equipment, masks and helmets.

2.3.11.2 Describe the duties and responsibilities of the Diving Supervisor in accordance with the US Navy Dive Manual.

2.3.11.3 Describe the duties and responsibilities of the Diver in accordance with the US Navy Dive Manual.

2.3.11.4 Describe the duties and responsibilities of the Tender in accordance with the US Navy Dive Manual.

2.3.11.5 Describe the duties and responsibilities of the Standby Diver in accordance with the US Navy Dive Manual.

2.3.11.6 Describe the function and operation of the components associated with reserve valve systems installed on diver-carried bottles used in diving operations.

2.3.11.7 Describe the basic components of low-pressure and high-pressure air compressors.

2.3.11.8 Describe low-pressure and high-pressure air compressors set-up procedures in accordance with manufacture technical manual.

2.3.11.9 Perform pre- and post-dive check-off sheets for demand-type helmet in accordance with manufactures technical manual.

2.3.11.10 Describe the air requirements supporting surface-supplied diving operations.

2.3.11.11 Perform calculations for pressure and air volume

requirements required for surface-supplied diving operations.

2.3.11.12 Describe the safety procedures applicable to surface-supplied diving operations in accordance with OSHA, EM 385- 1-1, and the US Navy Dive Manual.

2.3.11.13 Perform dressing and undressing of divers.

2.3.11.14 Describe the principles of tending a Surface-Supplied Air diver.

2.3.11.15 Perform proper line-pull signals in accordance with the US

Navy Dive Manual.

2.3.11.16 Describe the set-up and operation of the dive

communication system in accordance with the most current manufacturer’s technical manual.

2.3.12 Demonstrate SSA Diving Emergency Procedures in support of diving operations in accordance with Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1; ER 385-1-86; 29 CFR 1910 Subpart T; and the U.S. Navy Diving Manual.

2.3.12.1 Perform Emergency drills applicable to Surface-Supplied Air diving operations in accordance with the US Navy Dive Manual.

2.3.12.2 Describe the procedures to be followed in case of

uncontrolled ascent in accordance with the US Navy Dive Manual.

2.3.13 Demonstrate competency in the proper set-up, operation, and maintenance of various types of surface-supplied diving equipment and shall have sufficient knowledge and skills to ensure safe underwater operation. He or she shall understand the principles and operation of high- and low-pressure air compressors, their associated equipment, and applicable safety requirements.

2.3.14 Perform safe and competent dives using different types of surface-supplied diving equipment in open water of varying depths, bottom conditions, and water visibility.

2.3.15 Perform all commonly used modes of underwater communication safely and effectively.

2.3.16 Describe the functions and nomenclature of SSA diving equipment.

2.3.17 Describe diving procedures and techniques.

2.3.18 Describe maintenance procedures for dive hoses and be able to describe the correct procedures for making and testing dive hoses.

2.3.19 Demonstrate the fundamental knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and field troubleshooting of marine engines and compressors.

2.3.20 Demonstrate a working knowledge of rigging principles and use of underwater tools in support of diving operations in accordance with Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1; ER 385-1-86; 29 CFR 1910 Subpart T; and the U.S. Navy Diving Manual.

2.3.20.1 Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the rigging and safety precautions necessary when diving from stages/working platforms.

2.3.20.2 Describe the various tools and their underwater uses.

2.3.20.3 Describe underwater tool safety procedures.

2.3.20.4 Utilize underwater tools during diving operations.

2.4 The Contractor shall, as a minimum but not limited to, teach the following topics during the Dive Refresher Course (259):

2.4.1 Summarize Course Orientation Information to support normal training operations, in accordance with course Mission Statement.

2.4.1.1 Describe the facility layout and your actions in the event of an emergency.

2.4.1.2 Verify required course documentation.

2.4.1.3 Complete student registration form.

2.4.1.4 Describe the Working Diver Course structure and schedule.

2.4.1.5 Describe the Safety/Hazard Awareness Notice.

2.4.1.6 Administer Pre-Course Assessment.

2.4.2 Define commonly used dive related terminology.

2.4.3 Summarize course safety requirements to support normal training operations, in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR 1910; USACE EM 385-1- 1; and Learning Site Local Policies.

2.4.3.1 Explain the Dive Safety Program requirements included in the following regulations, policies and laws:

- EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual

- ER 385-1-86 USACE Dive Program

- OSHA 1910 – USACE Divers

- ER 385-1-31 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lock-Out/Tag-Out)

- Local District Policies

2.4.4 Describe diving physics and charting to support diving operations and supervision, in accordance with USACE Diving Program ER 385-1-86; US Navy Diving Manual; Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1; and 29 CFR 1910 Subpart T.

2.4.4.1 Describe the gases associated with diving in accordance with the US Navy Diving Manual.

2.4.4.2 Describe the effects of pressure in diving in accordance with the US Navy Diving Manual.

2.4.4.3 Describe the gas laws and the relationship of gases during changes in temperature, volume, and pressure in accordance with the US Navy Diving Manual.

2.4.4.4 Describe the effects of the undersea environment on light, heat, and sound in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual.

2.4.4.5 Describe the limitations for flying after diving in accordance with EM 385-1-1.

2.4.4.6 Chart no decompression dives in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual.

2.4.4.7 Chart repetitive dives in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual.

2.4.5 Summarize Diving Medicine to support diving operations in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual; Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1; and 29 CFR 1910 Subpart T.

2.4.5.1 Describe the causes, symptoms, and treatment for hypoxia in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual

2.4.5.2 Describe the causes, symptoms, and treatment for

Hypercapnia in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual

2.4.5.3 Describe the causes, symptoms, and treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual

2.4.5.4 Describe the causes, symptoms, and treatment for

hypothermia in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual

2.4.5.5 Describe the causes, symptoms, and treatment for

barotraumas in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual

2.4.5.6 Describe the cause and treatment for near drowning in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual

2.4.5.7 Describe the causes, symptoms, and treatment for vertigo in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual

2.4.5.8 Describe the causes, symptoms, and treatment for

pulmonary over inflation syndromes in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual

2.4.5.9 Describe the causes, symptoms, and treatment for

decompression sickness in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual

2.4.5.10 Describe the fundamentals of recompression therapy in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual

2.4.5.11 Describe the purpose for performing a neurological

examination in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual

2.4.5.12 Describe the treatment for marine life injuries in

accordance with the US Navy Diving Manual.

2.4.5.13 Describe the treatment for shock in accordance with most current US Navy Diving Manual.

2.4.5.14 Demonstrate proper technique for pulling disabled diver from water.

2.4.5.15 Demonstrate proper procedure for placing disabled diver on back board to be transported.

2.4.5.16 Demonstrate proper Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and/or First Aid procedures to disabled diver.

2.4.5.17 Properly administer oxygen to disabled diver.

2.4.5.18 Complete appropriate form(s) to document incident

resulting in disabled diver.

2.4.6 Perform a neurological examination, without supervision, under normal conditions in accordance with US Navy Diving Manual; Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1; and 29 CFR 1910 Subpart T.

2.4.7 Perform as a USACE Surface-Supplied-Air (SSA) diver and team member, with supervision, under normal conditions in accordance with Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1; ER 385-1-86; 29 CFR 1910 Subpart T; and the US Navy Diving Manual.

2.4.7.1 Perform proper water entries.

2.4.7.2 Describe the requirements for a dive team brief and debrief in accordance with the most current US Navy Dive Manual, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.410, ER 385-1-86, and EM 385-1-1.

2.4.7.3 Describe the actions taken by the Diving supervisor when air diving in-water emergencies are encountered in accordance with the most current US Navy Dive Manual, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.410, ER 385-1-86, and EM 385-1-1.

2.4.7.4 Understand a dive team’s pre-dive and post-dive briefing.

2.4.8 Prepare a Dive Plan, without supervision, in support of diving operations in accordance with Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1; ER 385- 1-86, 29 CFR 1910 Subpart T, and the US Navy Diving Manual.

2.4.8.1 Describe the minimum considerations when planning a

Surface-Supplied Air diving operation.

2.4.8.2 Describe the process for planning diving operations while applying risk management techniques.

2.4.8.3 Describe the risk management process.

2.4.8.4 Complete a Job Hazard Analysis/Job Safety Analysis.

2.4.8.5 Document the dive plan specifics on the USACE Dive Plan.

2.4.8.6 Complete a USACE Dive Log for each diver to document dives completed while in the training environment.

2.4.9 Demonstrate Surface Supplied Air (SSA) Diving procedures in support of diving operations in accordance with Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385- 1-1; ER 385-1-86; 29 CFR 1910 Subpart T; and the US Navy Diving Manual.

2.4.9.1 Describe the nomenclature, function, and operation of SSA diving equipment, masks and helmets.

2.4.9.2 Describe the duties and responsibilities of the Diving Supervisor in accordance with the US Navy Dive Manual.

2.4.9.3 Describe the duties and responsibilities of the Diver in accordance with the US Navy Dive Manual.

2.4.9.4 Describe the duties and responsibilities of the Tender in accordance with the US Navy Dive Manual.

2.4.9.5 Describe the duties and responsibilities of the Standby Diver in accordance with the US Navy Dive Manual.

2.4.9.6 Describe the function and operation of the components associated with reserve valve systems installed on diver-carried bottles used in diving operations.

2.4.9.7 Describe the basic components of low-pressure and high-pressure air compressors.

2.4.9.8 Describe low-pressure and high-pressure air compressors set-up procedures in accordance with manufacture technical manual.

2.4.9.9 Perform pre- and post-dive check-off sheets for demand-type helmet in accordance with manufactures technical manual.

2.4.9.10 Describe the air requirements supporting surface-supplied diving operations.

2.4.9.11 Perform calculations for pressure and air volume

requirements required for surface-supplied diving operations.

2.4.9.12 Describe the safety procedures applicable to surface-supplied diving operations in accordance with OSHA, EM 385- 1-1, and the US Navy Dive Manual.

2.4.9.13 Perform dressing and undressing of divers.

2.4.9.14 Describe the principles of tending a Surface-Supplied Air diver.

2.4.9.15 Perform proper line-pull signals in accordance with the US

Navy Dive Manual.

2.4.9.16 Describe the set-up and operation of the dive

communication system in accordance with the most current manufacturer’s technical manual.

2.4.10 Demonstrate SSA Diving Emergency Procedures in support of diving operations in accordance with Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1; ER 385-1-86; 29 CFR 1910 Subpart T; and the U.S. Navy Diving Manual.

2.4.10.1 Perform Emergency drills applicable to Surface-Supplied Air diving operations in accordance with the US Navy Dive Manual.

2.4.10.2 Describe the procedures to be followed in case of

uncontrolled ascent in accordance with the US Navy Dive Manual.

2.4.11 Demonstrate competency in the proper set-up, operation, and maintenance of various types of surface-supplied diving equipment and shall have sufficient knowledge and skills to ensure safe underwater operation. He or she shall understand the principles and operation of high- and low-pressure air compressors, their associated equipment, and applicable safety requirements.

2.4.12 Perform safe and competent dives using different types of surface-supplied diving equipment in open water of varying depths, bottom conditions, and water visibility.

2.4.13 Perform all commonly used modes of underwater communication safely and effectively.

2.4.14 Recall the functions and nomenclature of SSA diving equipment.

2.4.15 Summarize diving procedures and techniques.

2.4.16 Understand maintenance procedures for dive hoses and be able to describe the correct procedures for making and testing dive hoses.

2.4.17 Demonstrate the fundamental knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and field troubleshooting of marine engines and compressors.

2.4.18 Demonstrate a working knowledge of rigging principles and use of underwater tools in support of diving operations in accordance with Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1; ER 385-1-86; 29 CFR 1910 Subpart T; and the U.S. Navy Diving Manual.

2.4.18.1 Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the rigging and safety precautions necessary when diving from stages/working platforms.

2.4.18.2 Describe the various tools and their uses underwater.

2.4.18.3 Describe underwater tool safety procedures.

2.4.18.4 Utilize underwater tools during diving operations.

2.5 The Contractor shall teach the topics identified in paragraph 2.3 and 2.4.

2.5.1 The Contractor shall develop/update the topics and supporting course materials as necessary to support the course purpose and description IAW ULC Pamphlet 350-70.

2.6 The Contractor shall ensure that enough instructors are present to assist students during exercises.

2.7 The Contractor shall grade all exercises and tests.

2.8 Base Period Requirements for Working Diver and Dive Refresher courses.

2.8.1 Training Tasks

2.8.1.1 The Contractor shall review topics in paragraphs 2.3 and 2.4 to determine their ability to meet the purpose and goals of this training course as described in paragraphs 1.2 and 1.3.

2.8.1.2 The Contractor shall produce a learning objective for each identified training topic as described in paragraphs 2.3 and 2.4.

2.8.2 Student Learning Objectives:

2.8.2.1 The Contractor shall provide student learning objectives based on the identified training tasks (para 2.3 and 2.4). The Contractor shall use 2002 Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy of Learning (New Bloom’s) to create effective learning objectives. The COR can guide the Contractor through this process, if necessary.

2.8.2.2 Contractor shall include learning objectives at the beginning of each learning topic in the training curriculum. Objectives shall also be stated at the end of the lesson. If one Terminal learning Objective covers the whole lesson, it is not necessary to create multiple objectives.

2.8.3 The Contractor shall develop student learning objectives, as required, based on identified course goals and proposed outcomes of currently identified training needs. Objectives should be formatted as an action, condition and standard.

2.8.4 Contractor shall include direct classroom interactive discussions and provide exercises that sustain a constant student focus on the learning objectives.

2.9 Measurement of Student Achievement (of the approved learning objectives)

2.9.1 Tests

2.9.1.1 The Contractor will create three criterion-referenced tests (1 pretest and 2 versions of the post test) which shall contain a sufficient number of test items to measure achievement of each approved behavioral-based measurable learning objective in accordance with the Instructor Lesson Plans.

2.9.1.1.1 Each test item will be a multiple-choice question with a stem, a single correct response and three (3) viable distractors labeled a., b., c., and d.

2.9.1.1.2 Responses and distractors such as “none of the

above”, “all of the above” or “both a and b” shall not be used.

2.9.1.1.3 The stem of a question will not contact a negative (i.e., “which of these is NOT the correct answer”.)

2.9.1.1.4 Correct responses shall be balanced between the four possible lettered alternatives.

2.9.1.1.5 True and False questions shall not be used.

2.9.1.1.6 Each test should have the same number of questions.

2.9.1.1.7 No two questions should be the same between the

two tests.

2.9.1.2 Contractor will provide one instructor answer key of each test which highlights the correct response and lists the reference and assessed learning objective below the question. If the question is at the Application Level or above in Bloom’s Taxonomy, processes and/or calculations on how to reach the correct answer must be provided.

2.9.1.3 All tests shall be taken using the CEHR-P Form 911, PROSPECT Test Answer Sheet and a #2 pencil.

2.9.1.4 Students should achieve a 70% on the End-of-Course

Assessment. Students who do not achieve a 70% on the End-of-Course Assessment will receive additional training from the instructors and be administered the alternate test. If student achieves a 70% or higher on the re-test, the student will receive a 70% for the End-of-Course Evaluation. If the student does not achieve a 70% on the re-test, the situation will be evaluated by the Instructional Systems Specialist/COR for determination on how to proceed.

2.9.2 Quizzes

2.9.2.1 The Contractor shall, as required and at the selected interval of the Contractor’s choosing, incorporate quizzes into the schedule of instruction.

2.9.2.2 Quizzes should be used to evaluate accomplishment of

learning objectives periodically throughout the training.

2.9.2.3 Quiz questions shall not be used on either test.

2.9.2.4 Students should achieve a 70% on each quiz administered during the training. If a student does not achieve a 70%, additional instruction should be provided to ensure student is meeting minimum requirements of the course.

2.9.3 Practical Exercises

2.9.3.1 The Contractor shall develop practical exercises for field problems, as required, supporting classroom or field instruction, and in preparation of Performance Test later in the course.

2.9.3.2 The Contractor shall provide list of expected actions by the student for practical exercise.

2.9.4 Performance Tests

2.9.4.1 The Contractor shall develop graded performance tests for field problems, as required, supporting classroom or field instruction.

2.9.4.2 The Contractor shall provide guidance to students through all performance testing.

2.9.4.3 The Contractor shall provide answer sheets for all

performance tests used during the course and Rubrics on how the tests will be evaluated.

2.9.5 Weighted Grading – Each evaluation will be weighted in calculating the overall grade for the course. Assigned weights will be Test (30%), Quizzes (10%), and

Performance Test (60%).

2.10 Instructor Lesson Plans (ILPs)

2.10.1 The Contractor shall develop Instructor Lesson Plans, as required, based on the learning objectives to meet the identified training requirements. Lesson Plans will be developed in accordance with TP 350-70-14 and ULC PAM 350-70.

2.10.2 The Contractor shall ensure that all test and quiz items are covered in the course lectures. Likewise, instruction on how to complete practical exercises and performance test requirements should be covered during instruction.

2.11 Visual Aids

2.11.1 The Contractor should provide visual aids to support course content.

2.11.2 If used, a copy of each visual aid shall be included in the student manual.

2.11.3 If PowerPoint is used, slides shall be in the same order as the objectives. Slides shall be in a logical order, and the topic of the slides shall be easily identifiable.

2.12 Schedule of Instruction

2.12.1 The Contractor shall provide a schedule of instruction (SOI) for classroom sessions.

2.12.1.1 The SOI shall identify the following:

2.12.1.1.1 The name of the instructor that is teaching each topic.

2.12.1.1.2 The duration of each lesson, exercise, break period and lunch period.

2.12.1.2 An SOI shall be included within student course and

instructor manual. The SOI can be provided as a handout.

2.12.1.3 The schedule should reflect a standard academic hour of

50 minutes of training and 10 minutes of break, if possible.

Lunch breaks are one hour in length.

2.13 Instructor Manual

2.13.1 The Contractor shall provide an instructor manual to ULC that incorporates, at a minimum, the following:

2.13.1.1 Student Learning Objectives

2.13.1.2 Tests for Measurement of Student Achievement (tests, quizzes, performance tests, etc.)

2.13.1.3 Instructor Lesson Plans (ILPs)

2.13.1.4 Student Learning Material (Student course manual

content)

2.13.1.5 Visual Aids

2.13.1.6 Schedule of Instruction (SOI)

2.13.1.7 Practical Exercises

2.13.1.8 Answer keys for tests, quizzes, practical exercises and performance tests.

2.14 Student Course Manual

2.14.1 The Student Course Manual shall consist of, at a minimum, the following:

2.14.1.1 Schedule of Instruction

2.14.1.2 Biographical sketches of the instructional staff

2.14.1.3 Learning Objectives

2.14.1.4 A complete course outline

2.14.1.5 A glossary of terms

2.14.1.6 Paper copies of slides utilized in the course

2.14.1.7 Blank sheets of paper for student notes

2.14.1.8 Pertinent Technical references

2.14.1.9 Student Learning material (content)

2.14.1.10 Student Handouts

2.14.1.11 Visual Aids

2.14.1.12 Practical Exercises – As applicable, the contractor shall develop practical exercises to support the instructional lectures, content, and performance expectations.

2.14.2 The course manual shall provide the student with clear, concise study materials required to accomplish the behavioral-based measurable learning objectives contained with the final approved ILPs. One manual (set of course materials) shall be provided to each student to be used during the course as a study guide and subsequently as a reference tool following the completion of the course.

2.14.3 Each section of the manual shall be marked.

2.14.4 The Contractor shall state the learning objectives at the beginning of each section of the manual for that topic.

2.14.5 The manual shall not contain any copyrighted material.

2.14.6 The Contractor shall provide the entire course manual (editable version) in a digital format. The Contractor shall type and format the course manual and provide the editable, digital file digital format via a file exchange link provided by the government.

2.14.7 The Contractor shall reproduce and deliver the required number of course manuals to each training site prior to the start date of the course session. Any excess course manuals (copies) will be returned to the government at the end of each course session.

2.15 Student Handouts

2.15.1 Contractor shall, as required, develop student handouts that support the learning objectives and instructor lectures.

2.15.2 Contractor shall provide handouts to the students during instructional periods.

2.16 Supplemental Course Materials

2.16.1 Supplemental course materials, which the Contractor shall provide to each student, shall be agreed upon by the government with the Contractor at time of the Post Award Review (PAR) meeting.

2.16.2 Similar publication(s) may be proposed by the selected Contractor, subject to Government approval including a web site and/or websites and other references and textbook sources that address the same statutory coverage.

Any website used and/or otherwise referenced within the course shall be available for the duration of the contract.

2.17 Option Period Requirements

2.17.1 Course Materials

2.17.1.1 Contractor shall update, if necessary, student learning tasks

2.17.1.2 Contractor shall update, if necessary, pretest and tests 1 &

2 questions and answer keys, quizzes and answer keys, and performance tests and Rubrics.

2.17.1.3 Contractor shall update, if necessary, instructor lesson plans

2.17.1.4 Contractor shall update, if necessary, PowerPoint

materials

2.17.1.5 Contractor shall update, if necessary, student visual aids

2.17.1.6 Contractor shall update, if necessary, student practical exercises

2.17.2 Course Presentation

2.17.2.1 The Contractor shall instruct scheduled course sessions as indicated in Appendix 1 of this PWS.

2.17.2.2 The Contractor shall present the optional course sessions indicated in Appendix 1 of this PWS upon a forty-five-day (45-day) notification by the KO.

2.17.2.3 Sessions begin at 0800 daily and finish at 1700, Monday through Friday. The final day of each course will end at approximately 10:30am.

2.17.2.4 If student(s) score less than 70% on the End-of-Course evaluation, the contractor must be prepared to do the following:

2.17.2.4.1 Complete all administrative actions with the students that scored above 70%.

2.17.2.4.2 Release all passing students and provide students that failed the End-of-Course Test specialized individual assistance. This consists of covering all areas that failing students are weak without directly giving the students the correct answers.

2.17.2.4.3 Students then take the other version of the End-of- Course Test. If students do not score higher than 70% on the alternate test or they do not stay to be retested, students do not receive a certificate or a signed SF182. Contractor will ensure the COR is aware of personnel that do not receive a certificate.

2.17.2.4.4 The time it takes to retest students with a failing score is in addition to and not part of the 36 hours of classroom instruction.

2.17.2.5 The contractor will ensure that the course schedule is followed to the best of their ability. Schedule needs to allow for administration times, interactive instruction, relevant exercises, tests and student questions. Schedule also needs to allow for videos that may also be used if the subject pertains to the course.

2.17.2.5.1 Videos will be approved by ULC prior to use. Videos will be submitted with the course materials using the schedule in Appendix 2.

2.17.2.5.2 The contractor is responsible for adhering to copyright laws.

2.17.2.6 The contractor shall provide instruction, exercises and examples that engage the students. The contractor should be able to adjust his or her instruction style to appeal to the different types of learners.

2.18 Contractor Administrative Requirements

2.18.1 Post Award Meeting. At the Government’s discretion, the Government shall conduct a post award review (PAR) of the contract requirements in which the contractor shall attend.

2.18.2 Instructor Qualifications

2.18.2.1 Each instructor must have instructed at least 650 hours over the last five years in an organized course of instruction involving commercial or working diver accident management and safety activities.

2.18.2.2 Each instructor must have at least ten (10) years’

experience in commercial diving (high hazard complex work).

2.18.2.3 Any instructor, if required to perform underwater

activities, must provide a medical clearance.

2.18.3 Personnel and Materials

2.18.3.1 The Contractor shall provide all services, personnel, and materials to conduct the training requirements not provided by the Government.

2.18.3.2 The Contractor is responsible for all travel and lodging arrangement for all contractor personnel.

2.18.4 Invoice Procedures

2.18.4.1 Contractor shall submit an invoice (with invoice number) within 10 days after each completed training session.

2.18.4.2 All invoices must have the Company Name as listed in the System for Award Management (SAM).

2.18.4.3 All invoices shall reference the contract number.

2.18.4.4 All invoices must reference the Contract Line Item

Number(s) (CLIN).

2.18.4.5 The contractor shall sign each invoice.

2.18.4.6 All invoices shall be submitted through electronic media

(i.e., E-mail).

2.18.4.7 The Contractor shall submit all signed invoices to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Learning Center ATTN: CEHR-ULC (Keith D. George) 100 Secured Gateway, Suite 150 Huntsville, AL 35808 Email: keith.d.george@usace.army.mil

2.18.5 The contractor shall submit a clearly labeled FINAL INVOICE and a signed

Release of claims at the time of final invoice for the contract. (See Appendix 3)

2.19 Classroom Administration

2.19.1 Training materials and/or samples may be shipped to the COR/Instructional Systems Specialist prior to each session. Ship materials to:

mailto:keith.d.george@usace.army.mil

USACE Learning Center ATTN: Keith D. George 100 Secured Gateway, Suite 150 Huntsville, Alabama 35808 Email: keith.d.george@usace.army.mil

2.19.2 The Contractor shall manage classroom agenda according to the required schedule of instruction.

2.19.3 Administer classroom management. The contractor shall direct classroom interactive discussions and provide exercises that sustain a constant student focus on the learning objectives.

2.20 Contractor Travel. Travel should be priced such that per diem, lodging, and mileage rates do not exceed the amount allowed for federal travelers in the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) which can be found at http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104419.

2.20.1 Commercial Airplane

2.20.1.1 Reimbursement for airfare is limited to the price of a coach ticket purchased 21 days in advance.

2.20.1.2 Reimbursement is limited to travel from the instructor's normal place of departure to the identified course location.

2.20.1.3 Exceptions to departure location will be made on a case‐ by‐case basis when determined as advantageous to the Government.

2.20.2 Personally Own Vehicles

2.20.2.1 Reimbursement for travel by Personally Owned Vehicle

(POV) is limited to the JTR mileage rate for POV travel in those circumstances when reimbursement of mileage results in a lower overall price to the government (including per diem costs)

2.20.2.2 Mileage rates will be reimbursed in accordance with the current GSA POV mileage reimbursement rates, which can be found at https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil.

2.20.3 Rental Car

2.20.3.1 Reimbursement for travel by rental car is limited to the

JTR.

mailto:keith.d.george@usace.army.mil http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104419 https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/

2.20.3.2 Mileage rates do not apply. Gasoline charges will be reimbursed in accordance with the current Joint Travel Regulation.

2.20.4 Lodging

2.20.4.1 Reimbursement of costs for lodging, meals and incidentals is limited to the per diem rates in effect at the time of the travel.

2.20.4.2 The Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) which can be found at https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil.

2.21 Contractor Manpower Reporting Data Reporting

2.21.1 The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the Contractor will report Contractor manpower information (including subcontractor manpower information) required for performance of this contract. The Contractor shall submit all the information required in the format specified at the following internet address: http://cmra.army.mil/default/aspx.

This reporting is considered a minor administrative task routinely requiring two to three hours of effort.

2.21.2 The UIC for the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is W2V6AA.

2.21.3 The required information includes:

2.21.3.1 Contractor Delivery Schedule Contract Number

2.21.3.2 Task Order Number (if applicable)

2.21.3.3 Requiring Unit Identification Code (UIC)

2.21.3.4 Command

2.21.3.5 Contractor Contract Information

2.21.3.6 Federal Service code (FSC)

2.21.3.7 Direct Labor Hours

2.21.3.8 Direct Labor Dollars

2.21.3.9 Location Information (where contractor and

subcontractors (if applicable) performed the services)

2.21.4 Reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed twelve (12) months ending September 30th of each Government Fiscal Year and must be reported by October 15th of each calendar year.